Title:	Bovine colostrum: a source of bioactive compounds for prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Authors:	GOMES, R. D. S. ANAYA, K. GALDINO, A. B. S. OLIVEIRA, J. P. F. GAMA, M. A. S. da MEDEIROS, C. A. C. X GAVIOLI, E. C. PORTO, A. L. F. RANGEL, A. H. N.
Affiliation:	RHAABE D. S. GOMES, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; KATYA ANAYA, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; ALYNE B. S. GALDINO, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; JULIANA P. F. OLIVEIRA, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande; MARCO ANTONIO SUNDFELD DA GAMA, CNPGL; CAROLINE A. C. X. MEDEIROS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; ELAINE C. GAVIOLI, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; ANA LÚCIA F. PORTO, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; ADRIANO H. N. RANGEL, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco.
Date Issued:	2021
Citation:	NFS Journal, v. 25, p. 1-11, 2021.
Description:	Bovine colostrum is a rich source of nutrients and biologically active molecules known to be able to modulate the human immune system, such as lactoferrin, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, immunoglobulins and growth factors. This comprehensive review aimed to gather evidence from animal experimentation and clinical trials that investigated the potential effects of bovine colostrum in preventing and treating diseases that affect the human gastrointestinal tract. Considered safe for human consumption, BC or its isolate components were used against a range of different gastrointestinal disorders. Beneficial effects were observed in several conditions: gastrointes-tinal infections, infectious diarrhoea, drug-induced lesions, gut-barrier malfunction, and inflammatory bowel disease. Under proper processing to maintain its components' integrity, BC products are valuable supplements with high nutraceutical value, capable of promoting and restoring gastrointestinal health.
Keywords:	Functional food Intestinal permeability Alimento funcional Permeabilidade intestinal Infecção gastrointestinal Doença inflamatória intestinal Efeito imunomodulador Suplementação oral
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nfs.2021.10.001
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPGL)